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1 Burgkeller Domplatz 11 03521/414 00 www.meissen-hotels.com The smartest address in the old town is all about old-world elegance and a location overlooking the Altstadt from above; balcony rooms are worth the extra €10. The café/beer garden and restaurant boast the same views of the Altstadt's roofscape. Price: €101–150
2 Fuschshöhl Hohlweg 7 03521/45 94 81 www.fuchshoehl.de A 500-year-old town house at the top of Burgstrasse renovated into a small pension above a charming Weinstube furnished with bags of personality by its artist owner. Tasteful rooms – four with kitchenettes – are individually styled, with a dash of artistic flair and furnished with the occasional antique. A bargain. Price: €41–80
3 Goldener Löwe Heinrichsplatz 6 03521/411 10 www.meissen-hotels.com Pleasant, small hotel just off the Markt with a calm old-world ambience and antiques in some rooms. Price: €121-150
4 Herberge Orange Siebeneichener Str. 34 03521/45 43 34 www.herberge-orange.de . Small private hostel right on the river – it rents sit-on kayaks to guests – with ten rooms. It's located a 20min walk south of Altstadt. Rooms under €40 Price: €11.50–13
5 Welcome Parkhotel Meissen Hafenstr. 27–31 03521/722 50 www.welcome-hotels.com . Meissen's premier address, a four-star member of the Mercure chain, is in its own park on the north bank. Its Jugendstil villa seems to have rubbed off on the decor, which has more character than the usual business chain. Price: €121-150
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